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Stony Meteorites: <ul><li>Most common type. </li></ul><ul><li>Makes up 90% of all falls. </li></ul><ul><li>Two Sub-Categories: Chondrites, and Achondrites. </li></ul><ul><li>One variety of Chondrite contains carbon compounds which scientists believe might have been the precursors of life on Earth. </li></ul>Photo – Encyclopedia Britannica

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The chemical make-up affects the value : A scanning-electron-microscope photograph of pyroxene and plagioclase crystals (the long and the short crystals, respectively) that grew in a cavity in a fragment of Moon rock gathered during the Apollo 14 mission. – Encyclopedia Britannica - NASA

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Value is affected by how Abundant or Rare the meteorite is. <ul><li>Meteorite weather and breakdown, and iron rusts. These types are relatively inexpensive and readily available. </li></ul><ul><li>A Chondrite price could range $5 to $15 per gram. </li></ul><ul><li>Some meteorites are worth more than gold! </li></ul>

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It is extremely rare that a meteorite hits a man made object! <ul><li>1984 Georgia meteorite hits a mailbox. </li></ul><ul><li>1992 Peekskill meteorite hits car. </li></ul>Sold for how much? (Car currently for sale)

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Where, how, and with what tools do Meteorite Hunters search for their treasures?

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Where exactly do they search? <ul><li>Searching a known strewn field , with plotted maps help locate additional pieces scattered over dozens of miles. </li></ul><ul><li>Using eyewitness accounts or video of falling meteorites can help narrow a search. </li></ul>

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What tools do the hunters use? <ul><li>Metal detector </li></ul><ul><li>High powered magnet </li></ul><ul><li>Other tools that might be useful are : snake boots, long pants, sunscreen, gloves, a map, a GPS, and patience. </li></ul>